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Childery

The Gardner School of Edina

4455 W 77TH ST, EDINA, MN 55435-5113Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    3 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Minnesota's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Minnesota caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:7, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Not Available
Licensed capacity
Not Available
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:48
Toddlers1:714
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Child Development Associate (CDA)

Inspection History

6 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 16 Findings
Most recent: Dec 15, 2025
3 Critical13 Important

Across 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 16 total findings, 3 were critical.

See All 6 Inspection Visits
  1. Dec 15, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • PostingsMinn. Stat. 142B.16 subd. 5 142B.18 subd. 6

      A licensing action was not posted in a prominent place. Correction: Corrected on site

    • Children's RecordsMinn. Stat. 142B.66 subd. 1(a)

      The program did not develop an Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy.

    • Emergency PreparednessMinn. Stat. 142B.66 subd. 3(d)

      The emergency preparedness plan was not updated yearly.

  2. Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Program PracticesStat. 142B.01 subd. 27 R. 9503.0045 subp. 1 item A

      Staff did not supervise the children at all times.

  3. Apr 8, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 7

      The program did not follow background study requirements for a legal name change.

    • Program PracticesStat. 245A.02 subd. 18 R. 9503.0045 subp. 1 item A

      Staff did not supervise the children at all times.

  4. Nov 26, 20244 Findings2 Critical2 Important
    • Background StudiesMinn. Stat. 245C.04 subd. 1(b) and (h)

      The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required.

    • FacilityStat. 245A.66 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17

      Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Correction: Corrected on site

    • Children's RecordsMinn. R. 9503.0125 item G 9503.0140 subp. 3

      Children's files did not contain physical exam documentation.

    • Medication/First AidMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 7 item C

      The program did not follow medication administration documentation procedures.

  5. Dec 15, 20234 Findings1 Critical3 Important
    • FacilityStat. 245A.66 subd. 2(e) R. 9503.0140 subp. 17

      Hazardous objects were accessible to children.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0140 subp. 20

      Areas used by children were not in good repair.

    • FacilityMinn. R. 9503.0155 subp. 9

      The indoor space for children did not meet minimum square footage requirements.

    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 1(b)

      The program did not comply with Individual Child Care Program Plan requirements.

  6. Oct 12, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 1(b)

      The program did not comply with Individual Child Care Program Plan requirements.

    • Staff TrainingMinn. Stat. 245A.41 subd. 1(b)

      The program did not comply with Individual Child Care Program Plan requirements.

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